Biography
Her breakthrough performance as bubbly and naive receptionist Erin Hannon on "The Office" (NBC, 2005- ) further made the improv theater-trained actress into a household name. Kemper's natural charisma and comic timing were well received by the show's critics, while fans celebrated her onscreen chemistry with co-star Ed Helms. Their characters, Erin and Andy, were even dubbed the new "Jim and Pam" - the show's much-loved couple played by John …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Cast opposite Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in the big screen reboot of "21 Jump Street," based on the Fox police drama |
2011 | Co-starred with Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy in the comedy hit "Bridesmaids" |
2010 | Acted in the Sofia Coppola directed drama "Somewhere" and the Judd Apatow produced comedy "Get Him to the Greek" |
2009 | Landed breakthrough TV role as Erin Hannon, the sweet-natured receptionist for the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company on "The Office" (NBC); character replaced viewer favorite Pam (Jenna Fischer) during the show's fifth season |
2009 | Feature acting debut, the crime comedy "Mystery Team" |
2008 | Auditioned for "Saturday Night Live" (NBC), but was turned down |
2008 | Became an Internet sensation when her comedic sketch video "Blowjob" went viral |
2007 | Made first onscreen acting appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (NBC) |
2008 | Performed the one-woman shows "Dumb Girls" and "Feeling Sad/Mad with Ellie Kemper" |
Awards
2012 | MTV Movie Award for Best Gut-Wrenching Performance in Bridesmaids |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Bridesmaids |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office |